Dallas Co. Commission Eyes Regions Bank Property
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Regions Bank is building a new location in Selma -- and the Dallas County Commission is looking to buy the old one. Construction crews are hard at work at…
George McDonald
George McDonald is the West Alabama Newsroom reporter for WAKA Action 8 News. He is based in Selma and covers Dallas, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry and Wilcox counties.
George began reporting for us in June 2005. He arrived in Alabama from WTOK in Meridian, Mississippi, where he worked as a reporter/photographer. He began his career in television news at WJTV in Jackson, Mississippi, where he was an editor.
George enjoys reporting because he says you’re always learning things you might not otherwise learn, meeting people you wouldn’t otherwise meet and doing things you might not otherwise do, but says the best thing about being a reporter is the potential to have a positive impact in the lives of others.
A native of Chicago (South Side!), George is an alumnus of Tougaloo College and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. When he’s not working, George enjoys spending quality time with his family.
Articles
Hand Grenade Scare Shuts Down Dallas County Courthouse
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Dallas County Courthouse was shutdown for about an hour Tuesday afternoon -- after a woman told deputies that she had a hand grenade in her car. The woman told deputies -- the grenade was…
Store Clerk Shot in the Head During Armed Robbery in Selma
Selma Police have arrested three suspects who robbed one man and shot another in the head. Dallas County authorities told us 18-year-old Jerry Blocton and 19-year-old Curtis Burns are both charged with…
Selma Mural Project Aims to Promote Community Unity
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- An art project in Selma aims to promote unity in the community -- by bringing people together -- to make something beautiful. Birmingham artist Tres Taylor is painting a…
Secretary of State Meets with City Officials in Marion Amid Election Concerns
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Secretary of State John Merrill will be monitoring the upcoming municipal elections in Marion, Centreville and Selma -- after candidates raise concerns about fraud and corruption. Secretary Merrill met…
TEKPAK, Inc. Hosts Census Day Event in Perry Co.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Census officials are working with local business leaders in Perry County -- to try and make sure "Everyone Counts" in Perry County. TEKPAK, Incorporated hosted a Census Day event…
Selma City Schools Gearing up for New School Year
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma City Schools is set to reopen in less than two weeks. Teachers are already back on the job -- while students report back later…
Public Warned to Be On Guard Against Mask Scams
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County District Attorney Michael Jackson is warning the public -- to be on-guard against scams during the pandemic. Jackson says scam artists are looking to take advantage of…
High Tech COVID-19 Safety Measures in Place at Marion Military Institute
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Cadets at Marion Military Institute are starting to make their way back to campus for the fall -- and school officials are using technology to help keep everyone safe…
LED Lighting Project Underway for Historic Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Big changes are on the way to the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma. A project to light up the historic bridge is underway -- and moving forward. The project…
